What Are You Waiting For? The Right Time Isn’t a Time But a Choice. ⏳💡
We often wait for the perfect moment to make life’s big decisions. Whether it’s traveling, starting a business, having a baby, buying a house, or even switching careers, the common narrative is to wait until everything aligns — the right finances, the right timing, the right opportunity, and the perfect odds of success.
But here’s a reality check: There will never be a perfect time. You know this. I know this. We all know this. So why do we wait it out when it often means jeopardizing the very opportunities we’ve been dreaming about?
Think about how many times you’ve told yourself:
- “I’ll take that trip next year, when things settle down.”
- “We’ll start a family once we feel more financially secure.”
- “I’ll start my business once I know everything is in place.”
The truth is that life rarely offers a perfectly packaged opportunity. If you’re waiting for all the stars to align before you act, you may wait forever.
Even as a coach, I’ve been paralyzed by the what-ifs. In 2020, we decided to buy a home in Portugal. We were excited and nervous, but when the pandemic came, we second-guessed our decision. Ultimately, we chickened out. Now, costs have doubled (or more), and the…
